If there is a topic that has captured my attention more in the last three to four years, I don’t know what it is. I’m talking about the art of note-taking or, as I like to call it, note-making.

It’s a phrase that makes a subtle distinction between notes we capture for learning (note-taking), and notes we write to help us think (note-making).

Better thinking makes you a better person.

And few things extend your mind as quickly and powerfully as the humble note. Notes let you fulfill commitments, manage complicated projects, and make your ideas real.

Digital notes take you even further.

By using the right tools and a bit of discipline, you can cultivate a “personal knowledge garden” where your thinking will blossom.

With this in mind, I’m excited to introduce to you the new book from Jorge Arango called Duly Noted: Extend Your Mind Through Connected Notes.

Jorge and I think a lot alike when it comes to this topic. We even use many of the same tools to capture notes, to store notes, and to do our thinking.

If you’re looking to get out from under the plethora of information coming out you every single day (and isn’t going away any time soon), then you’re in the right place.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Jorge and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, I ask Jorge about:

• What’s crucial for us to know in order to take better notes
• How to connect notes to create a network of ideas 
• Why it’s important for us to share our thinking along the way
• And lots more!

Order Jorge’s Book

You can order your copy of Duly Noted: Extend Your Mind Through Connected Notes right now!

Consider Ordering My Book Too!

Purchase a copy of my new book (written with Jesse Wisnewski) Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. There, you can also download the introduction and first chapter for free!

Note-Making Mastery Cohort AND the Read to Lead Community

Note-Making Mastery Cohort is now available as a self-paced course! Check it out.

Also, consider giving ReadtoLead+ a try free for two weeks!

Books Jorge Recommends

The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul

Effective Notetaking by Fiona McPherson

Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse

Check Out These Additional Resources

Grab a copy of Jorge’s book now.

Check out this website for more from Jorge.

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